Luisa Zissman posted a series of bikini photos on Friday, continuing her public stance against what she terms 'skinny shaming'. The Apprentice star previously faced criticism for comments she made about individuals who consume fast food. Zissman, 39, had stated that people who eat McDonald's are "lazy sloths" and "gross." She made these remarks on her podcast, LuAnna.
This past week, Zissman reiterated her views, stating, "I think if you eat McDonald's and fast food, that means you're lazy. I just feel like you're lazy and unhealthy and you're a sloth. I think badly about people that eat McDonald's, especially McDonald's breakfast, it's just gross." Her co-host, Anna Williamson, offered a differing perspective, suggesting that a "little sausage McMuffin in the morning hits the spot," to which Zissman responded, "It doesn't hit the spot, it's rank. It can't hit the spot, that cannot fuel you effectively for your day ahead."
Following these comments, Zissman was labeled as "privileged" by some social media users who found her remarks "rude and judgmental." Critics argued that people eat for enjoyment, not solely for fuel, and that Zissman's perspective seemed to stem from a position of privilege, referencing her ability to afford personal chefs and household staff.
In response to the backlash, Zissman shared images of herself in swimwear. One photograph showed her in a pink bikini with a friend, while another featured her in a white bikini for a selfie. She captioned one post, "The tan is tanning and I'm so excited it's all year now as I'm heading back to Dubai for winter!"
This is not the first instance of Zissman facing public criticism recently. Earlier in the month, she apologized to her daughter's school after stating on her podcast that she planned to skip her daughter Indigo's school play because it had a "s*** part" and was "not worth her time." Her nine-year-old daughter confronted her after seeing a clip of the comments, leading Zissman to issue a public apology to the school and its teachers, acknowledging her "aggressive" tone.